Social Welfare Benefits

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Questions (139)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of social welfare assistance being offered to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10182/14]

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Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

In the case of the couple concerned the gentleman is currently in receipt of a jobseeker’s allowance payment at a weekly rate of €223.40. This rate is payable following the deduction of weekly means of €149.00.